Craig Drumheller
January 31, 2013
How Wet is Too Wet?
It's all relative. That adage certainly holds true when considering moisture content in wood-based building materials. A retrospective on what we've found over the last five years of our investigations on moisture performance of common wall assemblies, and a call for the next round.
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Thomas Kenney, PE
January 24, 2013
Under the Hood: ANSI Standards Development Process
With the January 10th approval of the 2012 National Green Building Standard by ANSI, here's a glimpse into the practice of “due process” – a hallmark of a formal consensus process that sets the NGBS apart.
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Ed Hudson, MBA
January 18, 2013
6 Ways to Maximize Your 2013 IBS Experience
The International Builders' Show is an outstanding place to gather market intelligence and uncover current trends shaping our industry. Learn six tried and true ways to enrich your show experience from a market researcher, analyst, and IBS veteran.
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Michelle Foster
January 11, 2013
Moving to a Higher Green Standard
The 2008 National Green Building Standard has been helping transform the residential construction industry since it was published in January 2009. With the ANSI approval this week of the 2012 version of the NGBS, I look forward to the even greater transformation to come.
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Michelle Foster
January 3, 2013
Fellowship of the New Year's Resolution
Like many, a new year has me reflecting on past accomplishments, pondering new goals, and committing to a few new resolutions. Why not make a resolution that gives you the possibility of success and provides some extra joy – resolve to build a green certified home this year.
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